Ultrasonic Tissue Characterization

At the Sendai Symposium on Ultrasonic Tissue Characterization, in-depth, up-to-date reports were presented by leaders in the field. The methods covered were image processing, scattering, elastography, spectroscopy, and microscopy from the perspective of engineering developments, limitations, and clinical applications. Many tissue types were examined, including the liver, myocardium, integumentum, and vascular structures. The informative discussions following each presentation are reproduced in this volume, capturing the spirit of the symposium.